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WHAT IS IT?
The Think-Pair-Share (T-P-S) technique is designed to encourage students to share and
discuss ideas around a particular topic, issue or problem. You can plan to use Think-Pair-
Share within a planned lecture, but it is also easy to implement it spontaneously. This strategy
can be used to gauge conceptual understanding, filter information, draw conclusions and
encourage peer learning among students. Results can also signal to you that you may need
to re-explain content or provide further support for students. A related pedagogy is Mazur’s
(1997) ‘turn-to-your neighbour’ that forms the basis of Mazur’s peer instruction technique.
HOW DO I DO IT?
1. Let your students know that you will be using the technique and provide them with
instructions.
3. Pose a challenging question around a topic or concept that you know students find difficult.
4. Think: Begin by asking a question about a topic or concept and allow students to think
individually about their answer (1-3 minutes.)
5. Pair: Each student is paired with another (if uneven numbers, allow 3). To discuss their
answers (2-5 minutes).
6. Share: Expand the discussion to the whole class by calling upon students to discuss their
proposed solutions and any difficulties they had. You can call upon students randomly or
have volunteers discuss their thoughts.
UQ TOOLS:
• UQ Poll
• Padlet
OTHER TOOLS:
• Kahoot: Free third party tool for multiple-choice questions
• Padlet: Free third party tool for short answers and links to multimedia